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– Tom McClusky, March for Life Action President

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– Tom McClusky, March for Life Action President

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“After our peaceful rally and March on the afternoon of Friday, January 18, an unfortunate incident took place that evening at the Lincoln Memorial.  The March for Life learned of this incident Saturday afternoon, January 19. Based upon incomplete information, we made a statement critical of the behavior of the students from Covington Catholic High School. As further information came, we retracted our initial statement on January 20 and indicated a further statement would follow once more facts came to light.

For our rush to judgment and initial statement based on incomplete and misleading information, we apologize.  The facts that have since come to light reveal that the boys from Covington Catholic experienced some real and inexcusable intimidation, insults, and harassment.  We have tremendous respect for the schools, families and young people who travel long distances and make sacrifices to attend the March each year. In the future, when it comes to the accuracy of breaking news reports or social media coverage of the March, we will not trust, we will verify.

For 46 years the March for Life has been a place where millions have enjoyed their First Amendment rights to freely speak and assemble. The young people who come to the March for Life each year stand up peacefully and joyfully in defense of the unborn, while also grieving for the 60 million lives lost to abortion since Roe v. Wade – sisters and brothers missing from their own generation whom they will never know. These young people should be encouraged and respected by adults in our society.  While this incident has impacted many, it will not stop our work to build a culture of life.  We will continue to exercise our first amendment rights in defense of the unborn, as we have done peacefully for so many years.” – March for Life Education and Defense Fund

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This year hundreds of thousands came to the March for Life despite a government shutdown and impending snow storm. We asked our pro-life marchers why they came, here’s what they said…

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because women’s rights begin in the womb. because science tells us that life begins at conception. because 1/3 of my friends, my classmates, my generation has been taken. because heartbeats detected must be protected. because every life deserves a lifetime. because size does not determine worth. because i support all women’s rights to be born. because silence is never permission. because level of development and dependency does not define humanity. because we speak for those who never had the chance. that’s #whywemarch. #prolife #marchforlife

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Jennifer: In 1968, I was eighteen, unmarried, and pregnant. My friends urged me to have an abortion. I never once thought about doing it. I thank God every day for my son. Turns out that after the birth of my son, I was never able to have children. The only reason my son was born, the doctor said, is that I was young. If I would have had an abortion, I would have missed the most wonderful part of my life: motherhood. He is a wonderful person and has contributed much to the world. He might never have been born, and I would have regretted that decision the rest of my life. We don’t know what the future may bring. Like me, you may only get one chance.

I march for life because my mom believed I was worth the risk of defying the oppressive, Chinese government to give birth to me. She refused abortion, went into hiding for months, and put her own safety on the line to keep me safe in her arms. #WhyWeMarch #MarchForLife pic.twitter.com/zJaYXFpahA

— Lisa Smiley (@LisaSSmiley) January 19, 2019

Andres: I march because, as a veteran of 20 years with the US Navy, and as what real true men do, I defend the weak and the voiceless.

Kathy: I March because I want others to know how grateful I am for the life that I have and how important it is for everyone to be given that same opportunity to be born and have the life that God intended for them. I March for those who can’t because they are not here but should have been. I March to let mothers know that so many of us care deeply and are here to help! Whatever she needs to give her baby life!

A reminder that when people say abortion saves the disabled and their families from lives of suffering, they’re talking about eradicating children like mine. #WhyWeMarch pic.twitter.com/Spq6eWm4y6

— JD Flynn (@jdflynn) January 18, 2019

Laura: We march so that our daughter always knows she had the right to live! Our family video is on YouTube here is the link!

Samuel: The March for Life offers to all the participants to unite as one in the most grand peaceful demonstration to express our determination and longing to see the end of abortion. We are all so motivated, inspired and exhilarated find ourselves in the midst of the immense throng of like-minded people.

Why do you march for life? Share why you march at whywemarch.org and by using #whywemarch.

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“The pro-life movement at its core is a movement of love and the reprehensible behavior shown in the video in no way represents the 46 years and millions of people who have peacefully and respectfully gathered in Washington, DC to stand up for the unborn. Nor does it represent the vast majority of the marchers present at this year’s March for Life. Such behavior is not welcome at the March for Life and never will be.” – Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life

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The March for Life is happening this week!

To help you get ready for Friday, Tom McClusky, President of March for Life Action, and Katrina Gallic with the March for Life chatted about effective ways you can make a difference for pro-life legislation.

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Here are two things you can do this week to promote life-saving laws:

1. Invite your Congressmen and Senators to the 2019 March for Life.

Even if your congressmen or senators are not pro-life or are unable to attend, they will know that you, their constituent, support the March for Life and that the pro-life mission is important to you.

Follow this LINK to invite your lawmakers to the 2019 March for Life.

2. Visit your Congressmen and Senators during the 2019 March for Life.

The March for Life is a fantastic opportunity to bring the pro-life message to your Representatives and Senators in person. Whether or not they are pro-life, your elected officials need to know that their constituents support legal restrictions on abortion and want no taxpayer funding for abortions. Don’t assume they won’t be in the office, even with the government shutdown, many congressman and senators will be in their D.C. offices this week.

Follow this LINK to find your legislators’ contact information.

With a pro-abortion majority in control of the House of Representatives, it is critical that we urge our elected officials to fight for laws that protect the unborn. Thank you for supporting March for Life Action as we do just that.

We look forward to marching with you all this Friday, January 18, in Washington, D.C.!

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Vice President Mike Pence to Address 37th Annual March for Life Rose Dinner

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today March for Life announced that Vice President Pence will address its 37th annual Rose Dinner happening on January 18th, 2019.

“It is a great honor to have Vice President Pence speak at this year’s Rose Dinner,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life.

“The Vice President made history in 2017 when he addressed the March for Life just one week after the inauguration, and we are delighted to have him return to speak in a more intimate setting. Throughout his extensive career, Vice President Pence has remained exemplary in his commitment to protecting the sanctity of unborn life and it is our utmost privilege to have a pro-life champion of his stature address this year’s Rose Dinner.”

Vice President Mike Pence will be joined by keynote speaker Dr. Kathi Aultman, former abortionist and fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, in addressing the 37th annual Rose Dinner.

For more details about the event see: https://marchforlife.org/mfl-2019/rose-dinner/

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – March for Life is thrilled to announce that Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), and State Rep. Katrina Jackson (D-LA) will address the 46^th annual March for Life on January 18^th, 2019.

“We are delighted to have these four pro-life champions speak at the March for Life rally. The right to life is a non-partisan issue and, regardless of politics, we should all unite for life and stand against abortion, the greatest human rights abuse of our time,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life.

Sen. Daines, Rep. Lipinski, Rep. Smith and State Rep. Jackson will join Ben Shapiro, editor-in-chief of The Daily Wire, Abby Johnson, founder of And Then There Were None, Dr. Alveda King, Director of Civil Rights for the Unborn with Priests for Life, Dr. Kathi Aultman, fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Ally Cavazos, President of Princeton Pro-Life, and Archbishop Joseph Naumann, Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pro-life Activities Committee.

Over one hundred thousand Americans are set to travel from across the country to our nation’s capital for this year’s March for Life, the largest annual pro-life demonstration in the world. This year’s theme, “Unique from Day One: Pro-life is Pro-science” focuses on how scientific advancements reveal the humanity of the unborn child from the moment of conception.

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Matille Thebolt – mthebolt@crcpublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1146

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Grace Galvin – ggalvin@crcpublicrelations.com; 703.683.5004 x1147

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Each of us at the March for Life is profoundly grateful for another year spent devoted to our mission of ending abortion and promoting a vision of the world where the beauty and dignity of every human life are valued and protected.

Thank you for sharing in our mission by joining the 2018 March for Life, participating in March for Life Action petitions, and sharing the pro-life message on social media.

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“Complicated legal arguments don’t take away from the simple fact that a majority of Americans oppose taxpayer funding of abortion. America’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, is responsible for more than 300,000 abortions each year and was recently found to be involved with the harvesting and trafficking of body parts from aborted babies.  Abortion is not healthcare, it is a human rights abuse.  Until Planned Parenthood ceases to perform abortions they should not receive any money from taxpayers.” – March for Life President, Jeanne Mancini

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